In RAF rugby league player has died at the age of 25.
Senior Aircraftman (Technician) Scott Stevenson was an aircraft technician, based at RAF Marham, and played full-back for the Royal Air Force and UK Armed Forces.
It is with deep regret that the Station Commander of Royal Air Force Marham confirms the death of Senior Aircraftman (Technician) Scott Stevenson.
— RAF Marham (@RAF_Marham) September 16, 2019
Scott was a very popular member of the Royal Air Force Marham community and a Fullback for the Royal Air Force Rugby League 1st team pic.twitter.com/GtJKqgMCcV
SAC Stevenson’s family announced the news of his death on Facebook, alongside a tribute from RAF Marham, who described him as a very popular member of their community adding he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
He played in an Inter Services match against the Army at Aldershot on Friday night, but was stretchered off in the second half after being injured.
United Kingdom Armed Forces Rugby League (UKAFRL) described him as “an extremely talented player and popular teammate”.